One thing I've wanted to try out is a combo of modern action and historical fiction. The historical topics will be as realistic as I can make them, ranging from WWII to the origin of Atlantis myths to certain modern politics (often overlapping history). My main inspirations are Black Lagoon (namely the U-Boat arc), Bourne Ultimatium (and series in general), Matthew Reilly's "Temple," and Umberto Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum."

The style would be a combination of two sorts of narration: Historical narration (from a witness account, journal, or the like), and a modern plotline. The two will overlap each other (like characters opening an old journal to introduce transition to historical storyline). The modern cast, for the most part, will be persistent and a fairly diverse group. Characters range from an antiwar military fanatic to a "rationalist mystic." Since historical sources being challenged or rediscovered is major part of the plot, unreliable narrator may be used for the historical parts. For instance, the aged WWII vet may not remember (or choose to remember) the details of something done 60 years ago.

While there will be a sort of over-arching story, might a manga be better if it starts off in the middle of the action? I do plan to start each segment with a historical 'hook,' then cut to the modern times. This has worked for Clive Cussler pretty well. Perhaps what might work in Western thrillers could be applied to manga or graphic novels?

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